EV Charging Stations in Joshua Tree, CA

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

6
Stations
1
With DC Fast
300 kW
Fastest Charger
2
Listed as Free

Joshua Tree EV charging at a glance

Joshua Tree, CA has 6 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (6 open to the public): 1 with DC fast charging and 5 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Joshua Tree, CA at 300 kW (Rivian Adventure). 2 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 1 of 6 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.50/kWh at Copper Mountain College. Most common networks: SWTCH (2), TURNONGREEN (2), Tesla Destination (1). Common places to charge: hospital & clinic (2), apartments (1), school & campus (1).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Joshua Tree

The 6 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Joshua Tree, CA
10.0
61142 29 Palms Highway Rivian Adventure DC Fast 300 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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SWTCH Energy Inc.
7.3
6162 Rotary Way SWTCH Apartments Level 2 6.6 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Hi-Desert Medical Center
6.2
Unit D1-6601 White Feather Rd TURNONGREEN Hospital & clinic Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AutoCamp Joshua Tree - Tesla Destination
5.9
62209 Verbena Rd Tesla Destination Parking Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Hi-Desert Medical Center
5.0
6601 White Feather Rd. TURNONGREEN Hospital & clinic Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published
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Copper Mountain College
3.7
6162 Rotary Way SWTCH School & campus Level 2 $0.50/kWh 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Joshua Tree

SWTCH
2 stations · from $0.50/kWh published
TURNONGREEN
2 stations
Rivian Adventure
1 station
Tesla Destination
1 station

Charger Types in Joshua Tree

DC Fast Charging
1 stations
Level 2 Charging
5 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Joshua Tree, CA

How many EV charging stations are in Joshua Tree?
Joshua Tree, California has 6 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 6 of them open to the public, run by 4 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Joshua Tree?
Yes. 1 stations in Joshua Tree have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Joshua Tree, CA at 300 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Joshua Tree?
2 stations in Joshua Tree are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Joshua Tree?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 1 of 6 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.50/kWh at Copper Mountain College. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Joshua Tree?
The most common are SWTCH (2 stations), TURNONGREEN (2 stations), Tesla Destination (1 stations). In total 4 networks or operators have stations in Joshua Tree.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Joshua Tree?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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